FBD for Newton's Law of Motion Problem

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving two connected blocks experiencing a force and friction. The user is trying to determine the tension in the string connecting the blocks, starting with a free body diagram (FBD). There is a request for guidance on whether the FBD is correct, and a suggestion to incorporate equations into the analysis. The user expresses a preference for using FBDs before moving to equations, indicating a desire for step-by-step assistance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of both visual representation and mathematical formulation in solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


In the figure, block 1 of mass m1 = 1.8 kg and block 2 of mass m2 = 1.4 kg are connected by a string of negligible mass. Block 2 is pushed by force Upper F Overscript right-arrow EndScripts of magnitude 18 N and angle θ = 34°. The coefficient of kinetic friction between each block and the horizontal surface is 0.16. What is the tension in the string?

Homework Equations


FBD

The Attempt at a Solution


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This is my FBD(Is this right?)

I want to do it step by step..
my first thoughts it will be
T1-f=0 -> T1=f (block m1) but I don't know if this right can someone guide me to this question

Thank you and God bless!
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Why don't you start with the equations. I prefer doing physics with actual math.
 
So far so good...sine and cosine for the right!
 
Isaac0427 said:
Why don't you start with the equations. I prefer doing physics with actual math.

Okayyy but I got used to using FBD then proceed to do equations. But my problem is I don't know if my FBD is right
 

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